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Faculty, Electrical Engineering and Technology

Faculty, Electrical Engineering and Technology

British Columbia Institute of TechnologyBurnaby, British Columbia, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$63,150.00–CA$110,238.00 yearly
Job description

Position Summary

BCIT’s School of Energy is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Faculty to teach in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Technology. This department offers diplomas in electrical engineering technology with options in automation and instrumentation, electrical power and industrial control, and telecommunications and networking, as well as bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering.

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver lectures and laboratory activities, develop course material, evaluate student progress, supervise student projects, and support the day-to-day operations of the department. As a valued member of our team of respected faculty with extensive industry experience and knowledge, the successful candidate will bring practical skills to the classroom, inspiring and guiding future practitioners in their field. Duties & Responsibilities As a passionate educator with a commitment to excellence in engineering education, the successful candidate will teach courses in subject areas related to electrical engineering and technology, and will leverage their expertise to engage and challenge students in a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible to meet the course learning objectives, participate in department activities, engage with team members, support continuous improvement initiatives within the department, and perform other duties as specified in the collective agreement.

The candidate must have experience using electronics lab equipment (power supplies, function generators, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscopes, etc.) and a solid foundation in the following areas :

  • Basic electronic circuit design, component selection, and prototyping.
  • Development and interpretation of schematic diagrams.
  • PCB design (KiCAD or similar) and assembly.
  • 3D modeling (AutoCAD and / or SolidWorks) and 3D printing.
  • Practical hands-on skills using basic hand tools for electronics manufacturing.
  • Circuit-level testing and troubleshooting.
  • First-year electrical engineering and technology subjects.

In addition, skills and experience in the following areas will be considered an asset :

  • Industry 4.0 or intelligent industrial / manufacturing processes.
  • Project management.
  • Quality management.
  • Programming in Python, C, C++.
  • Areas related to one of the options taught in the department : automation and instrumentation, electrical power and industrial control, and telecommunications and networking.
  • Post-secondary teaching.

    • Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, engineering physics, integrated engineering, or process engineering.
  • Minimum five years of relevant hands-on industry experience.
  • Registration (or eligibility to register) as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or limited licence is desired.
  • Effective command of the English language – both written and oral.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in teams and independently.
  • A proven record of professional development to stay current with new technologies and industry practices and a strong desire to maintain this currency.

    • Additional Information Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

  • Competitive pay
  • Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position )
  • Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans !
  • Defined benefit  pension plan with employer contributions
  • Professional Development funds and resources
  • Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning  courses free of charge
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
  • Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more

    • BCIT values diverse experiences, ideas, cultures and perspectives and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from members of all groups experiencing barriers to equity. If you require accessibility accommodations during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected] so we can best support you. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal, email applications will not be accepted .

    The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).